In the area of family law, both in Georgia and nationally, issues often center around various parties' rights in a number of contexts. Regarding children, their rights and needs are often a central consideration, with courts being guided by a "best interests"...
"Your divorce attorney does not cut your hair; your hair stylist should not practice law." That is advice -- rather obvious, but sometimes necessarily given -- proffered by one family law commentator in a media opinion piece that shares some winning strategies for...
The expression “scorched earth” fits seamlessly with certain depictions of armed conflict. And divorce. At least some divorces. Couples in certain instances retain their personal resentments and acrimony throughout the dissolution process, rendering it a...
A certified financial planner who regularly contributes media pieces on personal investment decisions and wealth management recently wrote an article about a person he terms the “out spouse” following a divorce. That designation conveniently contrasts, of...
Every Georgia parent is responsible for financially supporting their children. If the parents of the child are no longer a couple, then child support will be assigned to make sure that children are getting the support they deserve and need. In Georgia, raising...
Couples report that the financial hit that people can take during the divorce process is a top concern for those contemplating a separation. In fact, outside of child custody is appears to be the number one concern for all couples that are getting divorced. The...
As hard as it is to believe for many of Georgia's children, the end of summer is right around the corner. This means that many have gone back to school or will shortly. While many parents celebrate this time of year, the back-to-school season can raise some issues for...
Divorce is a complicated process, but perhaps nothing may be more confusing to those entering the process than asset division. In fact, every situation is unique and requires careful review to develop a proper understanding of what valuable assets may be included in...
When a baby is born, there is almost never a debate about who that child's mother is. However, it can be more difficult to determine who that child's biological father is. When a couple is married, the woman's husband is presumed to be the baby's father, but in some...
If there’s one arena where most men in Georgia and across the country feel comparatively disadvantaged and view that a legal outcome will likely favor their ex-spouse, it is family law court. Numerous reports, studies and comments from men themselves strongly...